Town Records of Bristol 1774 75 Describe Donations and Militia Measures
Fragmentary town records from Bristol recount donations under Mr William Bradford and the Committee of Donations, noting totals and shortages. It covers a town meeting on militia enlistment bounties, deputies elected, powder storage, and the creation of a town watch with fines for nonattendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Donations
William Bradford
Bristol
Newport
Simeon Potter
William Beadford
Jonathan Glover
Wm. Coggeshall
Daniel Yout
Joh Jolla
Wm. Lawless
Lemuel Clark
Beonj
Wadwell
Nath. Smith
Newton Waldean
Joseph Lindney
Robert Jolly
Joseph Disnan
Beny
L'Own Council
Shearjashup Bourn
Stephen Wardwell
Atthnoy Vandoorn
Richard Smith
Ae Lane
Wm. Mosworths
Joshua Sandfords
A Lad Steals 90 Gallons in Train Convenience
A 10 year old boy named Farris steals 90 gallons from his father's trunk and rides the railroad cars to work. His father seeks custody at the Providence depot but is told no arrest warrant is needed. The boy has been disruptive for over a year and a police court attempt to surrender him was halted by the mother's threat to drown herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
Providence Railroad Company
Boston Post
Kentucky
Cassius M. Clay
M. M. Clay
Lexington
Clay
Henry Johnson
Marshall
Mth
True American
C. N. W. Dudley
Tho. H. Waters
John W. Hunt
Day
Thomas H. Waters
Gonys
Ution
Rue American
C. M. Clay
Louisville Journal
Cincinnati
Antiei Pavion
West
Cassius M. Cla
Ohio
J. M. Bullock
Benjamin Grate
T. S. Marstall Arone
Patriotism and the Union editor claims in a stormy debate
The Union editor faces critique for favoring his nation while limiting others and urged to guard national honor by resisting unjust land grabs. The North American reports a severe storm with flooding on the Schuylkill, lightning damaging several houses and frightening horses. Port notices show eighteen gunboats and ships awaiting port, including Alabama chartered by the government and several bark vessels with Water Witch nearing terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Mississippi
Cape Horn
National Intelligencer
Vernera Crux
Unknown handwritten note on steamboat counts and usage
Fragmentary data notes that steamboat numbers are unclear and less in U S usage. Mentions unknown individuals and possible comparisons to broader maritime activity with no concrete figures or dates.
Phenix aims to remain a valued weekly paper in the village
The Phenix expresses gratitude to loyal subscribers and occasional contributors as it enters its Eighth Volume. It pledges to stay aloof from partisan rancor while sharing foreign and domestic news, court and assembly items, and local advertisements. It calls delinquents to resume payments and seeks continued support to serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
Assembly
Congress
Ead
Rumor of Mexican Treasury Loan Reaches New Orleans
The New Orleans Picayune notes a rumor that a $15,000,000 loan requested by the Mexican Treasury may have been granted. Also reported are executions in Belvidere New Jersey for the murder of John B. Parke and the Parke family. Washington confirms the U S death of Pardon C Austin aboard the ship Roman in Fayal Azores on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gaines
Washington
Texas
N. O. Picayune
Joseph Carter
Peter W. Parke
Belvidere
New Jersey
John B. Parke
Cartner
The
Washington Union
Department of State
United States
Fayal
Azores
Pardon C. Austin
Rhode Island
Roman
New Bedford
N.O. Picayune
Mexico
U. States
Mouton
Lewis
Louisiana
Washington Regiment
Louisiana Volunteers
Taylor
Ahem
Charlotte
Tripe
Alexas
N. C. Bee
Forte
Gulf
Alabama
7Th Regiment Infantry
Mornig
Iron Pass Christian
Cap- Moore
Holmes
N. O. Roe
Gainer
Galley
Forno
Alta
Meteor Sighted Over New Orleans Region Passes North East
An 1845 New Orleans letter describes a brilliant meteor observed near the zenith and tracking north east for about ten to fifteen seconds with a thunderlike report fifty seconds later, suggesting an elevation far beyond the horizon and prompting calls for distance measurements from other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lardner
M. Arago
Newburyport
Antares
Scorpio
Emancipation Debate and Press Seizure in Lexington 1845
A Lexington scene unfolds as Cassius M. Clay's emancipation plan sparks bitter clashes over abolition. Reports describe mob action to seize the True American press, citizen meetings, and calls to defend Clay’s stance amid rising tension. Military readiness notes include arsenal and ordnance figures as national fears rise.
Sickness on Board the Constitution Ship
A letter from off Singapore dated February 15 reports severe sickness aboard the brig Constitution with up to 150 on the doctor’s list coastwise. One officer and thirteen crew died at sea near Quallali Battoo. midshipman Madan was buried with honors. The captain and officers aided the sick and even surrendered cabin space. The illness is blamed on poor conditions aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinapore
Quallali Battoo
Zanaibar
Dypernory
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Joseph Russell
Metcalf Bowler
House of Deputies
Benj Bosworth
Simeon Porter
Wim. Bradford
Pour &O
Parapentura
Spruce
Hudson's Alley
Eighth Street
Coates
Market Street
Peraune
Dané
Gersiantown
North Armerican
Unites States
Court of Probate
Sesson
Providence Journal
Stonington
State Street
Huntel
Barlesuiess
W. D. Briggs
Horeta
Nuwront
Ocean House Corporation
J.J. Comstock
Massachusetts
Hodges
Carleton House
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Boston
Dorchester
N. H. Palladium
Ref. Olmsted
Lancasterian
Orange Street
Silliman
State and
Trumbull
James Brewster
Harsford
Connecticut
Talcott Street
Giles Remington
Saddam Beara
Rio Grande
Athens
Gannoty
Chay
C.M. Clay
Pannos
Frante
Nna
Tna
Aria
Navy Yard
Washington Arsenal
Murdeesi
Ordnance Bureau
Baltimore Sun
Wethersfield
Providence
Martford
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